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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031 - 03/02/2004 - AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CODE RELATING TO TINTED WINDSHIELDS ORDINANCE NO. 031, 2004 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING SECTIONS 227(3) AND (4) OF THE FORT COLLINS TRAFFIC CODE RELATING TO TINTED WINDSHIELDS WHEREAS, at the time of the adoption of the Fort Collins Traffic Code, it was the understanding of staff and Council that the Traffic Code would most likely be subject to future amendments; and WHEREAS, Fort Collins Police Services utilizes vehicles with windows that have been tinted beyond the limits set forth in the Fort Collins Traffic Code; and WHEREAS, such tint on the windows is beneficial and desirable for effective law enforcement and the protection of City property from possible theft; and WHEREAS, it is Council's desire to amend the Fort Collins Traffic Code to include a provision allowing law enforcement vehicles and personnel an exemption from the window tint restrictions contained in Section 227(3) of the Traffic Code. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That Section 227(3) of the Fort Collins Traffic Code of the City is hereby amended to read as follows: (3) (a) Except as provided in Paragraph(b)of this Subsection(3),any person who violates any provision of this Section shall be punished in accordance with Section 1-15 of the City Code. (b) (I) Any person who installs, covers or treats a windshield or window so that the windshield or window does not meet the requirements of Paragraph (a) of Subsection (1) of this Section shall be punished in accordance with Section 1-15 of the City Code. (II) Subsection(1)(a)through(e)of this Section shall not apply to law enforcement vehicles, police officers, peace officers or other law enforcement officers operating a motor vehicle while in the performance of their official duties. Section 2. That Section 227(4) of the Fort Collins Traffic Code is hereby amended to read as follows: (4) This Section shall apply to all motor vehicles,except as provided in Section (3)(b)(II) above. Introduced and considered favorably on first reading and ordered published this 17th day of February, A.D. 2004, and to be presented for final passage on the 2nd y of March, A.D. 2004. Mayor ATTEST:IZL�k e City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 2nd day of March, A.D. 2004. x Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk